my ex german mk1 fire van 1970

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WOW i wasnt planning on doing all that - painting yes - servicing yes but taking apart...ahh well if it needs doing it needs doing - thats a looking engine



maby somthing like this but in blue (in my dreams)

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i dont know what the weight limit is but aparently it was similar to having 3 people weighing 19 stone in the car -
theres no weight limit to people in cars is there if a car can hold 4 people theres no limit to how much they weight i dont think

'fraid there is... what ever the vehicles gross laden weight is, it must not be exceeded or it becomes unsafe to use on public roads. People count the same as goods when it comes to weight in a car. Seems odd they don't weight people getting onto planes, where it's even more important to be under the max. weight.

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WOW i wasnt planning on doing all that - painting yes - servicing yes but taking apart...ahh well if it needs doing it needs doing - thats a looking engine

If you know the history of the engine to be good, no need to strip it down, but if it's unknown, do some simple tests to check it out. Like a compression test... and if that gives bad results take the heads off and sort it out. While it's on the floor (or bench), it's not difficult to pull the sump off to check how much crap is in there and check the crank/big ends and anything else that you can see in there. Once you've done the basics, you may as well paint it up... how about a nice blue?

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well the engine is a corsair unit rebuilt to transit spec - not sure how long ago but it tecnically should be alright if its been rebuilt before but i will do some checks - and as for paint i will paint it a sort of pinto engine blue if you know the blue im talking about

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well heres the pics - i dont think it was over weight becaust i diddnt realise how small the engine was compaired to the boot of the metro - it only took up half the back
(i had a bet it wouldnt fit in...i obvously lost)

also bought a tailgait with a window in as i need a window to see out of when reversing but diddnt want to cut one in my tailgait - i could only find a mk2 one but ill just change the handle







i had a good look round the engine and it has the original champion spark plug caps which i intend to use as they are very period

[madmark]

mate the car looks ok doesnt look to low with all the stuff in it

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as far as i am aware the ride hight hadnt changed much from its original - might have been somthing to do with having the hydrolastic suspention pumped up a whilst ago

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as far as i am aware the ride hight hadnt changed much from its original - might have been somthing to do with having the hydrolastic suspention pumped up a whilst ago

It probably have tougher springs because it's a GT, so that would have helped

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i never thought id say this but....metros are alright

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i never thought id say this but....metros are alright

Hmm, you feeling OK? Sure the sun hasn't got to you a bit?

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sorry i was having a funny moment for a second

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sorry i was having a funny moment for a second

Phew!

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right started getting dash from doner van (will post pics soon)

registering in sight..but how do i get a date letter from ford

and aparently the van has to be insured before registering - how will this happen if there is no number plate?
the vin plate i guess

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right started getting dash from doner van (will post pics soon)

registering in sight..but how do i get a date letter from ford

and aparently the van has to be insured before registering - how will this happen if there is no number plate?
the vin plate i guess

God, the laws are bloody stupid sometimes!

[Luke]

and aparently the van has to be insured before registering - how will this happen if there is no number plate?
the vin plate i guess

says who might be right but i didnt think i had to